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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.18, 15,311.55 and 9,040.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.18, 15,311.55 and 9,040.94 is: 13,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.18 : 15,311.55 = 9,040.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.18/15,311.55 = 9,040.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.18x = 15,311.55 × 9,040.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.18x = 138,430,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,430,804.86/10,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.88

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